Agatha Christie's Greenway (Devon, England) - The House
I can think of two places that we visited where I enjoyed the house more than the gardens. The first was Greenway, not for the house itself, which was surprisingly small and cramped, but for the history behind it and the fascinating mementos on display. Agatha Christie and her husband Max Mallowan were enthusiastic collectors. You can see their collections on display throughout the house - European and Oriental ceramics, pottery, African tribal masks, Egyptian artifacts, Tunbridge ware, china, trinkets, and books. The Morning Room has a portrait of Agatha Christie as a child and her doll Rosie, sitting in a chair - The Drawing Room was where the family would gather in the evenings. Christie would entertain guests by reading chapters from manuscripts of her latest books. Agatha Christie's bedroom. Max always slept on a smaller portable traveling cot (you can see part of it in the foreground). It was his favorite bed and he carried it with him on all of his archaeological travels. N...
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ReplyDeleteThat first photo gives a different and very beautiful view/perspective of the garden. Before you know it, you'll be able to practice your putting.
ReplyDeleteWhich grass did you use? No- mow or turf?
ReplyDeleteJules, it is turf grass.
DeleteNot sure if my earlier post will show up. Just wondering if you used turf or no-mow grass.
ReplyDeleteThis is coming together with the grass coming in. I like the step down.
ReplyDeleteThat is going to look so pretty once it fills in. Your garden is looking beautiful already with all the colors.
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